Nationally Recognized

Explore1 provides jumbo glass installation across the continent. So when the glass industry’s magazine wanted to feature someone who does it right – and within budget – they contacted us.

Explore1 has decades of experience installing large insulated glass units and jumbo monolithic glass in both commercial and residential buildings. Our team thrives on difficult installations and we pride ourselves on our technological development for making installs safer, less expensive and more timely than the competition.

Capacity to Produce

Explore1 has the expertise and capacity to produce large-scale window and curtain wall projects for North America.

In conjunction with our sister company, Tangent Wall, we have the ability to manage projects from start to finish. Architects and contractors can work directly with our designers, knowing that we will maintain quality all the way from concept to installation. Explore1 and Tangent Wall make sure projects are done right, and our clients are satisfied.

Making Great Entrances

Explore1 works with architects, designers, contractors and engineers by bringing our glazing and building envelope expertise to any project. We help create efficient solutions for any door, glass and curtain wall. Follow the link to read how Explore1 was able to help integrate an exposed steel structure with large windows in a way that helped prevent thermal bridging and keeps the structure efficient.

TORMAX BIM Files

Better than just CAD drawings, BIM files allow building professionals to model their environment with the known needs of the elements within it.

TORMAX has created BIM files for their sliding door systems to help architects, designers, contractors and engineers save time and money. Follow the links to the TORMAX Canada website and download the files you need today.

Jumbo Glass Installation

E1 is trusted to install the largest pieces of glass in Canada, if not the world. We have experience using cranes, lifts, swing stages and good-old human power. We also invented a tool call the Endeffector that leads the way in terms of handling and manipulating giant sealed units and massive plate glass.

E1 Counterbalance Lifter Technology

In 2003, Explore1 created the world’s first counterbalance suction cup lifter for installing jumbo glass. Almost 15 years later, you can see how we use our new generation of counterbalance suction lifters to reduce risk when installing jumbo glass and massive IG units.

We are replacing a 2,200 lbs (1,000 kg) unit in a luxury home North of Toronto, Ontario. We minimize risk to our clients property, the glass and most importantly the crew installing the glass.

Safe Work is Standard

Explore1 invests in it’s employees and we want them to be the best.

Regardless of the size of a job, we approach it with the same attitude: Safety First. It’s not just wearing a hard hat and safety boots, but a method that extends beyond our employees. We have a commitment to operating in ways that ensure our clients and the general public are safe too. It’s for this reason, we can confidently talk about being accredited members of ContractorCheck, the Infrastructure Health & Safety Association and ISNetworld.

Difficult Operating Environments

Explore1 is the first call people make when a job is complicated and requires a capable team.

We have replaced and repaired glass in more difficult places than most other companies on the planet. We are often the first called when clients need someone with the experience, technical knowledge and safe practices to help them with their toughest envelope challenges. It’s our reputation that we get the job done right, the first time. See more about the services that we offer.

Industry Leading Tool Development

E1 has been an industry leader when it comes to tool development and innovation.

In 1999, we redesigned the way we install giant pieces of glass. We married a number of existing machines and created the Endeffector. We have taken our expertise all over North America, lending our skill and hardware to installations as varied as Apple Stores to waterfront mansions. In 2010, we invited a filmmaker to capture how we use it on a job in downtown Toronto. Watch his short documentary to see our Endeffector in action.

Automatic Door Solutions

E1 can automate any door. We work with our clients to create the best automation for their openings. We can install invisible, seamless and visible door openers, that will last millions and millions of swings. We also install automatic sliding, folding and revolving door systems.